ROTC at MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: MidAmerica Nazarene University students join Air Force ROTC at University of Kansas.
Cross-town & partner options
MidAmerica Nazarene University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 25.7 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Kansas.
ROTC outcomes
Students at MidAmerica Nazarene University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 3.4 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 950–1,090 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–23 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $37,174 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,174 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 54% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from MidAmerica Nazarene University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
MidAmerica Nazarene University has 983 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: MidAmerica Nazarene University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at MidAmerica Nazarene University: FAQ
Does MidAmerica Nazarene University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: MidAmerica Nazarene University students join Air Force ROTC at University of Kansas.
Which ROTC branches can MidAmerica Nazarene University students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Kansas, 26 mi).
Is ROTC at MidAmerica Nazarene University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at MidAmerica Nazarene University and train with the unit at University of Kansas.
School links and location
These links belong to MidAmerica Nazarene University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
mnu.edu
- Admissions
mnu.edu
- Apply
mnu.edu
- Financial aid
mnu.edu
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Olathe, KS 66062-1899
IPEDS UNITID: 155520
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